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2nd Overtime Produces 2nd Victory: Game Recap

The Chicago Bears started the game a bit sluggish in the first quarter. The first couple of drives resulted in pretty good punts by Pat O’Donnell to pin the Baltimore Ravens inside the 20 every time. The second quarter belonged to the Bears as the offense march down the field for a 10-play, 60-yard scoring drive after Connor Barth hits the 24-yard field goal to draw first blood. Later in the quarter, Offensive Coordinator Dowell Loggains brings a little trickery and a pitch play to Tarik Cohen turns into a 21-yard touchdown pass from Cohen to Zach Miller. But the first half belonged to the Bears defense! A fumble recovery, an interception, two sacks and very physical play allowed the D to own the half. Bears head into the locker room with the lead 10-3.

The second half started out great for the Bears as they continued the momentum. Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky gets his second touchdown of the season with a 27-yard pass to Dion Sims in the end zone. This 14-point lead was short lived after Rainey returns the kick 96-yards after everyone else though the play was dead, though no whistle was blown. The ruling on the field stood as a touchdown and the Ravens cut into the Bears lead 17-10. Ravens’ quarterback Joe Flacco tries to capitalize on a Tarik Cohen fumble by throwing a touchdown pass to the tight end, but the problem was that he was three yards past the line of scrimmage. That drive resulted in three points and a 17-13 score.

Late in the fourth quarter, the defense comes up big again as Adrian Amos intercepts the deflected ball and takes it to the house for 90-yards and lead extension, 24-13. That marks Amos’ first pick-six of his NFL career. The Ravens answer back Late in the game with a 77-yard punt return by Michael Campanaro. Flacco completes a pass to a wide-open tight end for the two-point conversion and over time is illustrated in Baltimore.

OVERTIME

Chicago wins the toss and starts from the 20-yard line. Penalties and a sack put them in a bad position to punt the ball. As if things couldn’t get any worse, O’Donnell shanks a punt to put the Ravens in good field position at their own 40-yard line. That Monsters of the Midway came out to play in overtime because the Bears D forces a three and out. The ground and pound play by the Bears finally pays off after Jordan Howard rumbles down the field for a 53-yard run down the sideline to put the Bears in scoring position. With a 40-yard mad field goal, Connor Barth seals the deal and the Bears hold off the Baltimore Ravens 27-24 in overtime.

Player of the Day

Running back Jordan Howard was a workhorse Sunday, finishing the game with 36 carries for 167 yards. This includes a 53-yard long run in overtime that essentially won the Bears the game. BUT the Bears defense came to play! The consistent play of the D made the game even more exciting as they produced three turnovers and one touchdown. Three sacks, one fumble recovery, a pick six and countless made plays by cornerback Kyle Fuller and safety Eddie Jackson. As a matter of fact, the ULTIMATE player of the game goes to Kyle Fuller. His ability to come up and stuff the run or shallow receivers and his impeccable pass coverage Sunday came up very big for the Bears! Oh! Let’s not forget about safety Adrian Amos with the 77-yard pick six off of the Kyle Fuller deflection! Bear Down Chicago Bears!

Play of the Game

Adrian Amos 77-yard pick after displaying the “moves like Jagger” and taking it to the house. Jordan Howard with the 53-yard run up the sideline in over time to put the Bears in scoring position for the win.

What’s Next

Carolina Panthers (4-2) @ Chicago Bears (2-4)

Sun, Oct 22

12:00 PM

Chicago, IL (Soldier Field)

TV: CBS